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addition

[uh-dish-uhn] / əˈdɪʃ ən /
NOUN
process of conjoining, adding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extension inclusion
STRONG
accession annexation attachment augmentation enlargement
WEAK
adding adjoining affixing increasing
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease
WEAK
deduction lessening loss reduction shrinkage subtraction withdrawal
NOUN
something conjoined to or enlargement of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bonus boost enhancement expansion extension supplement
STRONG
accession accessory accretion accrual addendum additive adjunct aggrandizement annex appendage appendix attachment augmentation commission dividend enlargement extra gain hike increase increment markup option profit raise reinforcement rise wing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease
STRONG
decline drop fall lessening loss reduction shrinkage subtraction
WEAK
deduction withdrawal
NOUN
arithmetical process of augmentation
Synonyms
STRONG
accretion computing counting reckoning summation
WEAK
accruing adding enlarging expanding increasing summing tabulating totaling toting
Antonyms
WEAK
decrease deduction lessening loss reduction shrinkage subtraction withdrawal

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We followed these children over several years, documenting respiratory health symptoms and lung function measurements, in addition to household, lifestyle and behavioral factors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition, the factors contributing to the lower unemployment rate aren’t so cheery.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Ethics, by contrast, relate more to standards, rules and guidelines, in addition to one’s personal comfort level.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition to making work more desirable, Mr. Klingbeil wants to make it easier for companies to hire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“She is if her legal guardian agrees,” Count Olaf said, “and in addition to being her husband, I am her legal guardian.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

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